Senior Project Manager - Buildings & Open Space

Job Description

Salary: $114,804 - $131,749 p.a. plus 11.5% SuperLeaseback VehicleCivil Liabilities Allowance About the role This is a permanent, full-time position working 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) at the Nowra Administration Building. Manage the development and delivery of diverse infrastructure projects within the Buildings & Open Space Projects Unit through dynamic stakeholder collaboration, ensuring favourable outcomes for the community and Council. Lead the team to implement and complete projects, aligning with the unit’s responsibilities, budget and organisational goals, while fostering efficiency and innovation. The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position. Duties Reporting directly to the Project Delivery Manager, the focus of this position is to: Provide Project Management services for the development and delivery of a wide range of infrastructure and community projects. Follow processes and protocols in compliance with all relevant legislation and Council policies and procedures and ensure that risks are managed. Coordinate new, upgrade or renewal works in accordance with delivery programs, from inception to completion and handover. Manage associated planning, investigation, consultation, design, procurement, scheduling, cost, and budget requirements. Ensure Council’s contracts and services are provided in accordance with all relevant legislation and standards including WHS and Environment and Quality standards. Report to the Project Delivery Manager on areas of allocated functional responsibility making professional recommendations for the Manager’s consideration. Prepare and administer procurement documents and contracts relating to projects being managed. Skills & Experience To be successful in the position, you will possess: Diploma/Degree Qualifications in Project Management, Building/Construction, Engineering, or another related field. Demonstrated high level project management capability. Minimum 5 years’ experience in project managing either design development or construction of civil engineering infrastructure for local government or related field. Current Class C Driver’s Licence. About Shoalhaven City Council Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Benefits We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits: Generous Leave Entitlements Long Service Leave After 5 Years Remote Working Arrangements Fitness Passport Novated Lease Arrangements Discounted Private Health Insurance Training and Development Programs How to Apply You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you. In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting. Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold. Briefly describe your experience leading, supporting and coordinating a team during projects. Briefly describe your experience in managing budgets, contracts and/or decisions on spending relevant to project management. Explain how you have actively participated in WHS practices in previous roles. Contact: Beorn Hulme - Project Delivery Manager - 02 4429 3305 Applications Close: Tuesday 4 March 2025 (at Midnight) Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and is committed to providing a safe workplace. When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email. #J-18808-Ljbffr